Happy Friday the 13th Travel Geeks!

No bad luck around here today, though the weather is pretty gloomy in New York City, and our Internet connection is still crappy. . . wait, maybe we do have bad luck. Hopefully everyone is having a better day. Here are some travel headlines we enjoyed for early November:



Art of Backpacking | Technology Taking Over the Backpacking World

New media is a pertinent aspect of the travel industry today. With technology at your fingertips, independent resources abound, and DIY bloggers leading the way, there is no doubt the future of travel will grow even more powerful. Teresa at the Art of Backpacking fills us in on 5 ways technology is taking over the backpacking world. Add in your opinions on her list at the Backpacking forums.



Stuck in Customs | HDR Travel Photography Workshops

Travel Geeks love photography right? Check out the best travel photography blog, Stuck in Customs, for a special opportunity to learn HDR. Make your travel photos look like this:

Then turn them into a postcard to win free swag and other saucy prizes from Sosauce.



Twenty-Something Travel | Travel Won’t Solve All Your Problems

Preach it, girl! That is all I have to say!



Matador Pulse | Now Showing: MatadorTV

What doesn’t Matador Network do? Travel writing schools, photography lessons, and now television!? You guys are on fire! Film folks looking for a new job should check out MatadorTV which will both curate and create unique travel content online. Join the MatadorTV team here.



The Brooklyn Nomad | 6 Places to Visit in D.C.

Mark down Washington, D.C. as the next place to revisit for my northeast adventures. Just like Philadelphia, I’ve been to D.C. several times but never experienced the true charm behind it due to limited stays. But that will surely change once spring hits. Thanks to Andrew and Sarah (Volunteer Global), I’ll have a great weekend to-do list of must see museums, eateries, and entertainment in the nation’s capital.

What travel headlines did you read this week?

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